CA 15-3 is a protein normally produced by breast cells and is used as a tumor marker to evaluate the response to oncological treatment of advanced-stage breast cancer. The concentration of this protein in the blood is increased in more than 70% of women who have cancer at a more advanced stage, generally with metastasis. […]
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The CEA exam is used to check the levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in the blood, a protein that can be produced at abnormal levels in the case of some tumors, such as colorectal and thyroid cancer, and diseases, such as gastritis and diabetes. This exam is mainly indicated to monitor the response of colorectal […]
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CA 125 is a protein naturally produced in the ovaries, serosa, fallopian tubes and intestine, and may be increased in the blood due to pregnancy, menstrual periods, endometriosis and, sometimes, in cases of cancer, especially ovarian cancer. Normally, the dosage of CA 125 is indicated when ovarian cancer is suspected, to monitor the response of […]
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The BERA exam, also known as BAEP or Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential, is an exam that evaluates the entire auditory system, checking for the presence of hearing loss, which can occur due to damage to the cochlea, auditory nerve or brainstem. Although it can be performed on adults, the BERA exam is more frequently done […]
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Arteriography, also known as angiography, is a means of diagnosis that allows the observation of blood circulation and blood vessels in a specific region of the body, so that possible changes or injuries that are causing certain symptoms can be identified. The regions in which this exam is most used are the retina, heart and […]
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